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Utilization of Fly Ash in Roadbed Stabilization: Some Examples of Western U.S. Experience

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 February 2011

Oscar E. Manz  and
Bradley A. Manz
Oscar E. Manz
Affiliation:
Coal by-Products Utilization Institute, Box 8115, University Station, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202
Bradley A. Manz
Affiliation:
Coal by-Products Utilization Institute, Box 8115, University Station, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202
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Abstract

In contrast with pozzolanic bituminous fly ashes, the western American lignite and subbituminous fly ashes are both pozzolanic and cementitious. During the last three years, there has been much research and actual use of western ash alone and with lime or cement for roadbed stabilization. In contrast with lime stabilization which only applies to clay, the western ashes can be used to stabilize clay as well as silty and granular soils. Fly ash is moving from the experimental to standard alternative for pavement in many states. Some examples of western U.S. experience will be presented.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 43: Symposium M – Fly Ash and Coal Conversion By-Products I , 1984 , 129
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1985

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